1983 Kawasaki Z1300 DFi
Kilometers: 38,864
Miles: 24,148
Located in Portugal
Bid at post: 1,600 EUD
Auction ends: Dec 29
No Reserve
Update: Sold for 7,900 EUD ($9,261 USD)
SELLER
Highlights
- One of only approximately 4,200 DFi versions produced between 1985-1989
- Just 38,000 kilometres from new
- Maintained in nearly 100% original condition
- Part of a carefully curated classic motorcycle collection
- Currently road registered in Germany
- The seller still uses this bike regularly
The Appeal
The Kawasaki Z1300 DFi arguably represents the pinnacle of 1980s motorcycle engineering, featuring the company’s innovative Digital Fuel Injection system that transformed the already impressive six-cylinder powerhouse into an even more refined machine.
As one of Kawasaki’s flagship models, the Z1300 was renowned for its smooth power delivery, impressive torque, and distinctive six-cylinder engine note that set it apart from its contemporaries. This 1983 example stands out for its originality, low mileage, and meticulous maintenance, and is part of a curated collection of classic motorcycles in Portugal.
History and Paperwork
- Located in Portugal, complete with a German Title and currently road registered, insured and TÜV inspected this Summer in June 2025
- Part of a private collection being dissolved due to the owner’s health and age-related reasons
- Offered as one of eight of the vendor’s bikes up for no reserve auction with Car & Classic
- One of approximately 4,200 DFi versions produced by Kawasaki between 1985 and 1989
- The vendor states the motorcycle has been properly maintained throughout its life
- 38,000 kilometres indicated and reportedly accurate
RSBFS
Bike 6 out of 8 in Jo’s 2025 end-of-year auction. This bike has balls.
Merry Christmas Eve to everyone that celebrates. May your stocking be full of WD-40 and twizzlers.
Good luck to Jo on all these auctions!
- Jo’s Bikes at auction over the next week:
All bikes except 2 are located in Lisbon, Portugal
The two bikes stored in Germany are noted. - Auctions began Friday Dec 19
1985 GSXR750 ( 1st year, restored)
1968 Benelli Leoncino Scrambler ( rare, 1710 miles from new, unrestored) - Auctions began Dec 21
1978 Z1R-Z1000S (0km after full restoration)
1983 Kawasaki Z1000R ELR R2 - Auctions began Dec 22
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300B2 (This bike is stored in Germany)
1986 Kawasaki Z1300 - Auctions began Dec 23
1979 Bimota SB3 ( brandnew, 2km on odometer)
1984 SL500 Pantah (only 315km from new, bike is stored in Germany)
